Practice Hardware-Software Interface - 3.2 | 3. Relationship Between Hardware and Software in Computer Systems | Computer and Processor Architecture
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary function of the hardware-software interface?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the bridge between software applications and hardware components.

Question 2

Easy

What does ISA stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's a key term that describes the instructions a CPU can use.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the hardware-software interface allow?

  • Communication between different software applications
  • Communication between software and hardware
  • Increased CPU speed

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how programs run on your computer.

Question 2

True or False: The operating system directly executes all hardware commands.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: What role does the OS play in communication with hardware?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explain how an inadequate hardware-software interface can affect a system's performance. Provide a real-world example of this issue.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens when new software is introduced into an existing hardware setup.

Question 2

Design a simple system that includes a device driver and an operating system. Describe how they interact with hardware and what roles they fulfill.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how each layer influences the experience of using the hardware.

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